Klaus Kochers photographs of Glenwood Springs sister city, Teotecacinte, Nicaragua, will be on exhibit at the Colorado Mountain College Gallery, 9th and Grand, Glenwood Springs. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Enjoy live jazz with Walt Smith & Friends, 7-10 p.m. every Tuesday at the Sopris Restaurant, south of Glenwood Springs at 7215 Highway 82. Information: 945-7771.

St. Mary of the Crown Church in Carbondale will host its annual elk dinner including pit-barbecued elk and turkey, potatoes, salad, vegetable, rolls, drinks and homemade desserts. The meal will be served from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, at the church. Suggested donation of $10, $5 for kids 5-12. Country Store with homemade crafts and food. Information: Jean Alberico, 963-1985.Rhythms of the Heart presents a hand-drumming workshop from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, at Carbondale Community School. Beginning and intermediate techniques integrating drumming, singing, body percussion, breath and movement. Information: Laurie Loeb, 963-2798.Psychotherapist Barbara Dalberg will offer a free seminar, Building Healthier, Happier Relationships, from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, at Glenwood Church of Christ, 260 Soccer Field Road behind Glenwood Springs Middle School. For couples, parents and singles. Information: 945-6202.Mildred Alsdorf and other officers invite all Eastern Star members to a meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, at the Masonic building, 901 Colorado Ave., Glenwood Springs.The developers of Glenwood Meadows will host a public meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 10, to discuss the design of the 8th and Midland intersection area. The meeting will take place at the Glenwood Springs Community Center. Information: Larry Thompson, 384-6435.KDNK monthly Monday bingo comes around Monday, Nov. 10, at the CCAH Annex in La Fontana Plaza. Cash prizes, pull tabs and a chili dinner special highlight the night. All ages can play, but youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and games start promptly at 7:15 p.m. All proceeds benefit KDNK Community Radio. Information: 963-0139.Local Veterans Day events will include a performance by the Glenwood Middle School choir at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Glen Valley Care and Rehabilitation Center, as well as an assembly at 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 11 at Sopris Elementary School. Veterans are asked to assemble at 1:10 p.m. with information about their rank, branch of service and length of service in the military. Information: 384-5555.The Hot Springs Pool in Glenwood Springs will be closed for maintenance Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 11 and 12. The Athletic Club will remain open.Debra Drew, investment representative with Edward Jones, will host a free program on getting the most from employer-sponsored business retirement plans at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 118 W. 6th St., Suite 100, Glenwood Springs. Interactive televised program. Information and RSVP: 928-0585.The American Legion Rifle Kelly-Hansen Post #78 will dedicate an American Legion Veterans Memorial at 4 p.m. Memorial Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the west entrance to Deerfield Park in Rifle.All Garfield County libraries will be closed Tuesday, November 11, 2003, in honor of Veterans Day. Book drops will be available and all libraries will reopen at 10AM, Wednesday, November 12.The Grand Junction District Director to Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell and Senator Wayne Allard will hold office hours in Garfield and Pitkin counties on Wednesday, Nov. 12. The public is invited to visit from 9-10 a.m. at the city council chambers of Glenwood Springs City Hall . Information: (303) 843-4100 or (970) 245-9553.